England give new men their chance as selectors look ahead to 2007

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WITH ten uncapped players and only two thirtysomethings, there is more new than old about England’s preliminary squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in September. The selectors are looking beyond the mini-World Cup to the real thing in 2007.

The initial pool of 30 announced yesterday must be pruned to 14 by August 10. David Graveney, the chairman of selectors, and his colleagues have a good idea of the short list they intend to submit, so for the likes of Ian Bell, Michael Powell and Graham Napier there is little time to press a case.